The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Safety
Contributes to the resolution of site emergency management issues; ensures he/she is trained and qualified for proper implementation of the emergency response plan and plant security plan
Coordinates with contract and in-house maintenance teams on the safe handover of equipment; performs proper isolation of the system, energy control and isolation
Contributes to the development and observation of site safety standards and compliance (eg - work permits); supports with identifying and implementing preventative/corrective actions after near misses are reported
Actively contributes towards the compliance of all regulations applicable to his/her domain(s) of competency including participating in inspections and audits
Operations Management
Coordinates with SIOC to optimize facility performance by focusing on the efficiency and reliability of production and processes; implements energy sourcing strategies
Follows SOP and participates in SOP writing and continuous improvement, in order to ensure the plant and its network reaches their best operating point
Supports the facility’s unattended control room model by monitoring and responding to alarm conditions when ‘on call’; uses DCS and other available systems and platforms to troubleshoot issues; mobilizes and visits the site to attend escalated alarm issues as required.
Investigates operations issues arising within his/her domain(s) of competency with an aim of reducing the lead time between trouble detection and clearance
Safely operates the plant in specific non-standard modes
Using the automated loading systems, coordinates with material and bulk product drivers to ensure the safe and efficient loading and unloading of raw materials and products
Competently starts up and shuts down plant equipment safely and in compliance with applicable SOPs
Asset Management
Follows AL maintenance strategy to ensure effective organization and optimization of the facility, equipment and systems
Completes routine and corrective M1 maintenance tasks as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, including but not limited to analyzer checks and calibration, safety valve inspection, oil sampling)
Performs routine rounds, equipment health inspections and facility checks (eg - EIS, back-up systems); logs required readings and recording observations which may signal issues in order to reduce plant downtime
Supports in managing contractors under direction of the Facility Manager
Manages local spare parts and consumables inventory (including PO creation, handling and storage)
Supports the implementation of facility policies and procedures
External Customer Management
Upon Facility Manager delegation and in coordination with SIOC, communicates with customers around production plans, customer requirements, and incident management
Project Support
Contributes to minor upgrade or retrofit projects though activities such as equipment/service specification, vendor selection, and design and execution phase participation
Participates in M2 Maintenance, especially in TAR preparation, execution and capitalization under guidance from the local or central TAR team and Facility Management team (eg: energy control & isolation, PTW, planning, MoS, arranging spare parts, contractors, etc)
Knowledge sharing and collaboration
Assists the Facility Manager and the Maintenance team in the investigation of incidents and development of corrective actions and protocol
Communicates effectively with colleagues on-site, the SIOC and Hub Experts in order to identify trends, share data and disseminate information
Supports site colleagues with On Job Training tasks within domain of expertise
Actively participates in plant meetings
Complies with all Group directives
Completes all required digital and on job trainings including mandatory Group trainings, IMS and GP03 trainings within domains of expertise
Qualifications & Experience: (list education, certifications, training, work experience, etc.)
Completion of secondary school qualification or equivalent (eg - high school diploma, vocational school diploma, secondary school certificate)
A minimum of 3 years of experience in operations or relevant maintenance domain (eg – Process, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Systems, etc)
Previous experience troubleshooting within an operational environment
Experience working within a multi-national company is desirable
Skills and Competencies: (list technical & core skills, soft skills, behavioural competencies, etc.)
Technical competency in ASU operations, processes and related technology
Knowledge of at least 1 relevant maintenance domain is required (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation)
Ability to read P&ID, mechanical and electrical drawings
Basic knowledge in process control
Basic knowledge of smart maintenance, digital tools and/or data analysis is preferred
Basic knowledge of mechanical machines (eg – compressors, turbines, etc)
Demonstrable knowledge on HSE and process safety fundamentals
Exhibits Air Liquide’s guiding principles of Be, Act, Engage
Displays teamwork and collaborative skills
Customer and results focused
Demonstrates personal initiative and integrity to guide behavior and actions
Embraces curiosity and thinks conceptually in order to recognize patterns and relationships, and to thoroughly investigate topics to completion
Ability to make decisions and work autonomously within scope of authority
Fluency in written and spoken English
Arabic or French language skills is advantageous
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.